Frances McDormand Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frances McDormand.

Frances McDormand is an American actress known for her remarkable talent and distinct roles. Born on June 23, 1957, in Gibson City, Illinois, she studied theater and graduated from Yale School of Drama. McDormand gained critical acclaim for her performances in films like Fargo (1996), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), which earned her a second Oscar. With an extensive career in both film and theater, she is celebrated for her captivating performances and unique screen presence.

I never trusted good-looking boys.

I never trusted good-looking boys.

Frances McDormand

Trust

Most women's pictures are as boring and as formulaic as men'

Most women's pictures are as boring and as formulaic as men's pictures. In place of a car chase or a battle scene, what you get is an extreme closeup of a woman breaking down.

Frances McDormand

Car

After Blood Simple, everybody thought I was from Texas. Afte

After Blood Simple, everybody thought I was from Texas. After Mississippi Burning, everybody thought I was from Mississippi and uneducated. After Fargo, everybody's going to think I'm from Minnesota, pregnant, and have blonde hair. I don't think you can ever completely transform yourself on film, but if you do your job well, you can make people believe that you're the character you're trying to be.

Frances McDormand

Acting Actors

The only power you have is the word no.

The only power you have is the word no.

Frances McDormand

Power